Job Description

Government Business Development Manager – State, Local & Education (SLED)

Link Technologies (LinkTechConsulting.com) is seeking a Government Business Development Manager to pursue state, local, and education (SLED) contracting opportunities across multiple states. This is a permanent position with travel of approximately 10–20%.

Summary

The Government Business Development Manager will identify, develop, and secure public-sector opportunities for Link Technologies’ IT consulting and technology services. This role will focus on building agency relationships, identifying procurement opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving contract awards across multiple state and local government markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue state, local, and education government contracts and technology opportunities.
• Build relationships with government agencies, procurement officials, decision-makers, and teaming partners.
• Monitor RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, procurement portals, and upcoming government technology initiatives.
• Qualify opportunities and coordinate proposals, pricing, and solicitation responses with internal teams.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of government opportunities from identification through contract award.
• Identify teaming, subcontracting, and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Represent Link Technologies at government networking events, industry conferences, and agency meetings.
• Track procurement timelines, contract requirements, pipeline activity, and sales forecasts.

Job Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in government business development, SLED sales, government contracting, or public-sector technology sales.
• Experience pursuing government solicitations and developing proposal responses.
• Knowledge of state and local procurement processes and contract requirements.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and coordinate internal resources.
• Experience selling IT consulting or technology services preferred.

Link Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law.